2011 Patriots training camp

Helpful information

Directions

From Boston and farther north:
Take I-95 South to Exit 9. Follow
Rte. 1 south approximately 3 miles to
Gillette Stadium (on the left).

From Cape Cod:
I-495 North to Exit
14A. Follow Rte. 1 north about 4 miles
to Gillette Stadium (on the right).

From southern Connecticut,
Rhode Island: Take I-95 North to
I-495 North to Exit 14A. Follow Rte. 1
north about 4 miles to Gillette Stadium
(on the right).

From northern Connecticut,
Vermont, upstate New York: I-90
East to I-495 South to Exit 14A.
Follow Rte. 1 north about 4 miles to
Gillette Stadium (on the right).

Camp overview

The New England Patriots will open their 52d annual training
camp on Thursday, July 28, with practices scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Gillette Stadium.

Practices are open to the public on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium, although the full training camp schedule is not yet available.

The practice schedule through out training camp is tentative and subject to change. Fans planning to attend practice are encouraged to check Patriots.com for daily updates or call the training camp hotline at (508) 549-0001.

Parking and admission are free.

Prohibited Items

To ensure that all fans have a safe and enjoyable visit to Gillette
Stadium for Patriots Training Camp, the following items are
prohibited:

Video Cameras

Flags will be allowed (no more than 2 feet in length)

Any alcoholic beverages

Weapons of any kind (including knives)

Illegal drugs or any other illegal substance

Coolers

Fireworks or pyrotechnics

Animals, except service animals assisting those with
disabilities

Noise makers

Bullhorns and air horns

Helium balloons

Beach balls

Laser pens

Any other item deemed inappropriate by stadium management

No prohibited items will be accepted at training camp for
safekeeping. Fans are reminded to please leave all such items
secured in their vehicles.
Individuals with possession of a prohibited item(s) may be
denied admission to training camp, ejected, arrested and
prosecuted. Prohibited items that are discovered at training
camp will be confiscated.

Concessions

Popcorn, hamburgers, sausages, hot dogs, pizza, frozen lemonade, ice cream and cold beverages will be available for purchase at training camp. Stands will be positioned at various locations, including Patriots Experience and the practice fields.

Rain Policy

When the Patriots are forced to practice indoors due to
inclement weather or poor field conditions, practices will be
closed to the public. Fans should visit Patriots.com or call the training camp
hotline at 508-549-0001 prior to every practice for up-to-the minute
changes in the daily practice schedule.

Pro Shop

The Patriots Pro Shop will be open daily on all days that the
public has access to practice. The Pro Shop is located on the
northeast corner of the stadium below The Hall at Patriots Place. Fans may access the Pro Shop by car or
by the staircase on the north side of the stadium. Times will vary
depending on the daily practice schedule, opening at least 45
minutes before and closing at least 45 minutes after each
practice session. Call (888) 662-PATS for exact daily hours.

Patriot Place

Patriot Place features a wide variety of shopping experiences offering everything from major fashion retailers and unique shops, to the first Bass Pro Shops in New England. There is something for everyone at Patriot Place. Restaurants include: CBS Scene, Bar Louie, FIve Guys Burgers, Davio's, Red Robin, Skipjack's, and much more.

Patriots Experience

Besides watching practice, fans attending training camp can enjoy other types
of family entertainment, including Patriots Experience.
Patriots Experience is an
interactive football-themed playground, features interactive games allowing fans to
test their kicking, passing and tackling skills on a variety of obstacle courses and
similar challenges. Fans can also enjoy games, music, face painting and
appearances by the Patriots Cheerleaders. The theme park is located adjacent to
the West Suite/Clubhouse lot along the route from the public parking lots to the
practice fields.

All fans participating in Patriots Experience must sign a waiver form, available
at training camp or online at Patriots.com. You can also check the Patriots' website for a daily schedule.